FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 9, 2024  

CONTACT: Janine De la Vega, PIO/Director of Communications, 408-615-5522 or jdelavega@Santaclaraca.gov

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The following statement is being issued by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority following a Closed Session meeting of the Stadium Authority Board on April 8, 2024 regarding longstanding disputes with the Forty-Niners:

"On March 20, 2024, the Forty-Niners submitted a “best and final” proposal to settle open issues related to public safety, buffet costs, and other items in connection with their operations and use of Levi’s® Stadium, which is owned by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. Elected members of the Santa Clara City Council serve as the Board for the Stadium Authority. The Board has reviewed the Forty-Niners’ proposal and decided not to accept it. However, the Board has provided direction to our staff and legal team on a counteroffer. We encourage the Forty-Niners to engage with our staff and legal team on this proposal to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution that meets with Board approval."

- Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board

Out of respect for the confidential nature of this process, we have no further comment on the specific terms of the proposal or counteroffer at this time.

About the Santa Clara Stadium Authority
The Santa Clara Stadium Authority exists as a public body, separate and distinct from the City of Santa Clara, and was established to provide for the development and operation of Levi's® Stadium. The elected members of the City Council serve as the governing board for the Authority, with the Mayor serving as chair, the City Manager as the Executive Director, and the City Attorney as the Authority’s General Counsel. Levi’s® Stadium, the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue, is home to the San Francisco 49ers and future host site of Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup in 2026. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/StadiumAuthority.